Old Town Havana Cuba Pic Comments

Where photo taken:On the Malecon (waterfront) in old town Havana, Cuba with El Morro Spanish fort across the harbor

Best meal: Moneda Nacional Restaurant at the Plaza Catedral, Habana Viejo. Rooftop view and patio with musicians. At 9 pm lights go out briefly as cannon is shot from the fort, signifying city is closed to ward off pirates. Start your trip with lobster and mojito and enjoy daily.

Best deal: Cristal, the local beer, refreshes in this climate, though Ron (rum) is the national pasttime

Best time to go: Nov thru Feb is dry season with temps in 70's

Best travel tip:Go now. US travelers increasingly can get tourist cards to this previously ineligible travel area 90 miles from Miami. Charming Caribbean country with sea to mountain beauty is an open-air museum of historic buildings from 16th century, classic Chevy???s from the 50???s, salsa, jazz from now. Cuban Adventures has award winning, modestly priced and often sold-out cultural tours through the countryside.